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Education

Learning and loving it

Sterling Ranch, CO
39.506824 | -105.037492

Top-rated Douglas County School District

We all want the best for our kids — and that starts with an excellent education. In Sterling Ranch, families are part of the state’s top-rated Douglas County School District, where students are empowered to succeed in school, career, and life. That foundation is strengthened here by a close-knit community and an environment designed to inspire curious, capable young minds.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Primrose School

Nurturing early learning

Located in Providence village, Primrose School offers nurturing early childhood education that builds curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning — providing a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

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Future Sterling Ranch school & library

New Elementary School

OPENING 2027

Sterling Ranch Community Library

OPENING 2027

GRADES K–8, EXPANDING TO K–12

John Adams Academy

Classical Charter School

Now open in Sterling Ranch, John Adams Academy is a tuition-free public charter school offering a classical education rooted in civic leadership, liberal arts and core values. The school currently serves students in grades K–8 and will add one grade each year as it grows to serve K–12 students.

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Grades Pre-K–5

Roxborough Primary & Intermediate

IB World School

Roxborough Primary and Intermediate, a single school across two campuses, is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that develops globally minded learners. Students gain critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning, second-language study, and community service — building a strong academic foundation and global perspective.

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Grades Pre-K–5

Coyote Creek Elementary

Award-Winning Education

Coyote Creek Elementary is a John Irwin School of Excellence and Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award winner. Its curriculum combines rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, helping students master foundational skills while building empathy, confidence, and collaboration — essential tools for lifelong success.

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Grades Pre-K–8

Ben Franklin Academy

A Foundation of Excellence

Located just a short drive from Sterling Ranch, Ben Franklin Academy is a public charter school known for its strong academic standards and character-based education. With a focus on rigorous academics, technology integration, and service learning, the school fosters responsibility, curiosity, and leadership from the earliest grades through middle school — preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

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Grades 6–8

Ranch View Middle School

Rigorous IB Curriculum

Ranch View Middle School’s IB program encourages students to explore big questions and think deeply, preparing them for high school and beyond. A wide selection of electives, clubs, and sports complements the rigorous curriculum, giving every student the chance to pursue their interests and grow into a confident, well-rounded learner.

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Grades 9-12

ThunderRidge High School

College-Ready Learning

ThunderRidge continues the IB tradition with a focus on developing responsible, forward-thinking leaders. Students choose from diverse academic pathways, join competitive athletic teams, and participate in vibrant extracurriculars. Nearly 90% of graduates pursue higher education, a testament to ThunderRidge’s strong college and career preparation.

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